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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 455.93 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 455.93 and 266.90 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 455.93 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/455.93 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 455.93 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 121,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,685.10/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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